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2\u000AHOW SSO BENEFITS THE COMMANDER\u000A\u201CResearch indicates that spiritual fitness plays a key role in resiliency, in our ability to grow, develop, recover, heal, and adapt.\u201D General Robert Neller, Marine Corps Commandant (ALMAR 33/16)\u000ASpiritual Fitness and Outdoor Adventure Contribute Directly to Mission Readiness by...\u000A\u2022 Reinforcing moral and ethical decision-making.\u000A\u2022 Improving physical fitness, stamina and resilience.\u000A\u2022 Providing an outlet for healthy and safe risk-taking.\u000A\u2022 Strengthening teamwork and trust in peers and leaders.\u000ATABLE OF CONTENTS\u000AVision 4 Mission 6 Leadership 8 Spark 10 Challenges 12 Fitness 14 Why 16 Support 18 Strategy 20 Partner 22\u000ASOUL S